porterhaus

I recently acquired an '89 C4 which I purchased from my Dad. It's bone stock and I don't plan to mod it too much. The one thing I would like to change is the steering wheel though. The circumference is huge yet the grips are thin and stiff.

What 3-prong wheels work well for this car? It does not have an airbag.

xeps

I put a Momo mod 07 in my 89 - pretty popular choice. Smaller than the stock wheel and has a reasonable amount of dish.

Sharker

I have a MOD-07 as well. I have recovered it to make it thicker, but here is what it looks like

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharkerp38/7355521122/http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharkerp38/7355521122/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/sharkerp38/, on Flickr

porterhaus

Thanks for posting the pic. It looks like what I'm after. Wish I had the nice chrome and carbon fiber inserts. Is it an easy install?

Sharker

It came with the car, but from what I hear it is a quick swap with the proper adaptor. You also need to defeat the airbag sensor but a quick search on this forum will point you in the right direction for that

Mr.Alex

I also recommend some Momo wheel, also because for me it was a great increase in tighter steering response.

There are many threads on Momo installation here, and its good to search. Also there is a 'Aftermarket Steering Wheel' thread to give you some other ideas on what to go for.

Of the top of my head you'll need:
Steering Wheel
Horn Botton with proper wiring
Horn button ring so your horn will actually work (~10-15$)
Either a airbag tester or bridge plug (~30$) to eliminate airbag error.
Some sandpaper to trim the steering column.

Laker

We like pictures. So how about some of your 964? your avatar won't do it justice.

porterhaus

I'll post better ones later.

xeps

You shouldn't need the bridge plug / airbag tester in an 89, as they came without airbags.

All I needed was the wheel itself and hub. Horn button came with the wheel, and the horn button ring came with the hub, if I recall correctly. Very simple install. This thread is a good reference. I didn't need to sand anything, fwiw.

crg53

+964 on the Momo mod 07.

Laker

Thanks - based on your avatar I was expecting mint green!

But we all know Guards Red is the best, color, ever~

porterhaus

Fixed!

azander

I went from the non-airbag stock wheel (should be the same as yours) to the Momo (Cup) Mod-07. Easy swap, steering feels more direct. Perhaps a RS/928 non-airbag type wheel if you want the stock look but a smaller diameter.

Mr.Alex

Wow, first 964 I've seen with BBS RSII's. Would like to see some more pictures from different angles when you get the chance.

porterhaus

The boy digs the 911